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Shrouded in folklore, Mathura the legendary birthplace of Lord Krishna covers a geographic expanse of 3329.4. Encompassing the coordinates of 27°41'North latitude and 77° 41' East longitudes, Mathura, the erstwhile kingdom of the Solar and Lunar dynasties was the focal point of ancient Indian civilization and religion, which witnessed the convergence of Indian, Indo-Scythian and Hellenstic cultures. The district is strategically placed 145 Km southeast of Delhi and 58 Km north west of Agra.
According to the 2011 Mathura?s population indices are marked at 25,41,894. The district has a distinctly agrarian economy.
The tranquil Mathura District with its congenial salubrious climate and lush terrains laced by the Yamuna paint a pretty picture of Radha- Krishna?s romance. The district known for its religious history attracts visitors to:
| Facts of Mathura District | |
|---|---|
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Mathura |
| District HQ | Mathura |
| Population (2011) | 2547184 |
| Growth | 22.78% |
| Sex Ratio | 863 |
| Literacy | 70.36 |
| Area (km2) | 3333 |
| Density (/km2) | 761 |
| Tehsils | Chhata, Mahavan, Mat, Mathura |
| Lok Sabha Constituencies | Mathura |
| Assembly Constituencies | Baldev, Chhata, Goverdhan, Mant, Mathura |
| Languages | Hindi including Braj |
| Rivers | Yamuna |
| Lat-Long | 27.492131,77.67432 |
| Travel Destinations | Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi, Dwarkadish Temple, Gita Mandir, Rangaji Temple, Jugal Kishor Temple, Radharaman Temple, Jaipur Temple, Shahji Temple, Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir, Prem Mandir, Sri Vrindavan-Chandra Mandir, Shree Radha Ras Bihari Ashta Sakhi Temple, Vishram Ghat etc. |
| Government Colleges/Universities | B.S.A. Degree College, K.R. Degree College, Brij Bihari Degree College, K.R Girls Degree College, R.C.A Girls Degree College, I.O.P. Degree College etc. |
